Facebook is building a new data center in Papillion, and the social media giant announced Monday it's already planning on expanding the campus.

The data center will now house six buildings instead of two on a campus of more than 2.6 million square feet, the company announced on Facebook. The company plans to break ground on the expansion in May. Construction is expected to wrap up in 2023.

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Officials with Facebook say roughly 1,000 construction workers are already working on building the current facilities. They say many full-time employees are on-site already with more job openings available.

Last year, it worked with the Omaha Public Power District to ensure it powers the center with clean and renewable energy.

Facebook is also planning to work with Enel Green Power's Rattlesnake Creek Wind Project as part of its commitment to using renewable energy. To support the growth, Facebook is increasing its purchase from 200 MW to 320 MW.

"The people and partners that attracted us to Papillion continue to deliver with talented workers, access to clean renewable energy, and excellent access to fiber. It was an easy decision to expand in Papillion, and we thank you — the local community — as well as our employees, construction partners, the city of Papillion, Sarpy County, the state of Nebraska, Enel Green Power North America, and OPPD," the release stated.